Court Road

Located five minutes’ walk from Northampton Train Station and three minutes to the 12th Century Grade 1 Listed St Peters Church, Court Road comprises fifty-four unique apartments arranged across a twin core building of six to eight storeys. Providing a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom apartments with 35% affordable homes. Residents can enjoy rooftop gardens and panoramic views of Northampton in a landmark building at gateway to Northampton town centre.

Overlooking the picturesque River Nene, the building symbolizes both modernity and progress, consisting of two interlocking blocks with a curved stone structure that pays tribute to Northampton’s stone built budlings of historical significance. Adjacent to a scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) the heritage focussed proposal was designed in close collaboration with the heritage officers and sets a benchmark for the quality of future town centre development.

Featuring a communal landscaped courtyard and an expanded public realm, the project integrates into Court Road's existing urban fabric, providing a catalyst to revitalize the council-owned brownfield site to the rear. A split-core design allows natural daylight deep into the site, while the ground floor layout creates active frontage along the curtilage of the site, with 300 sqm of commercial space and residential entrance.

The building's design has been crafted to gently contrast and compliment nearby and forthcoming structures, addressing sightline considerations to the nearby St Peters Church. Northampton's rich history and suitability for modern stone construction have guided this architectural choice, with the building's façade, characterized by textured and smooth stone layers, adapting its thickness to the local context, integrating with the streetscape. The tallest section is strategically oriented towards the eastern direction, facing Horseshoe Street and the heights of the town centre. It lines up with neighbouring buildings and sets an example for ground-level commercial spaces with a base and a taller residential component above.

Community engagement is enhanced through shared ground-level lobby spaces and rooftop terraces designed for both rainwater harvesting and recreation. Dual staircases are included to meet evolving safety regulations, ensuring residents' security and compliance with contemporary design principles. These staircases also seamlessly integrate with the building's aesthetics, striking a balance between functionality and modern architectural appeal, embodying Northampton's essence in this landmark proposal.